Warren Area Elementary Center

The summer lunch hours for the Lacy Playground have been changed to 11:30 AM-Noon. The change takes effect on Monday, June 24, 2024. All other times remain unchanged.

The WAEC office will be closed on Friday, June 21st. We will reopen on Monday, June 24th.

WAEC Office Summer Hours: The WAEC office will be open daily from 8 am to 3 pm, closing for lunch daily from 11-12.

Attention parents of students who will be re-enrolling their first through 12th grade students next school year. A new re-enrollment system will replace the beginning of the year packet parents receive to update student information. Look for an email from PowerSchool Enrollment. Thank you.

The Warren County School District (WCSD), collaborating with the City of Warren and Sheffield Township, will host four sites for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), listed below: - Beaty Warren Middle School, Breakfast/Lunch, M-F, 6/10 - 8/9/2024 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM, Breakfast 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Lunch - Lacy Park & Playground, Bag Lunch, M-F, 6/17 - 8/9/2024 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Lunch - Crescent Park, Bag Lunch, M-F, 6/17 - 8/9/2024 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Lunch - Sheffield Township Park, Bag Lunch, M-F, 6/17 - 8/9/2024 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Lunch The SFSP provides children ages 18 and younger with options for a free breakfast and/or lunch during the summer months. All sites will be closed for the week of July 4th with service resuming July 8, 2024. Any organization in the area that offers summer programming for children and is interested in becoming an SFSP partner should contact Matt Jones, WCSD Coordinator of Grant & Foundation Development, at 814-723-6900. The SFSP provides meals without charge, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service. The program is funded through reimbursements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Children should arrive early at any participating playground site to help staff order meals for the day. Meals must be eaten onsite. Menus will be posted on the district website at www.wcsdpa.org, under For Parents, Food Service, Summer Food Service Program. Please be aware that dates and times may change. The district will notify the public of changes via site signage, its website, mobile app, and the WCSD Facebook page. Per federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

A fire alarm went off at Warren Area Elementary School this morning, June 5th. That has been verified as a false alarm.

One last call to complete the Needs Assessment in preparation for the 2024 - 2025 School year! https://forms.office.com/r/309bUerwXq?origin=lprLink

Breakfast and Lunch Menu for the Week of 6/3 Monday 6/3/24 Breakfast 1-Mini Donuts 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Hot Dog on a bun 2-Turkey and Cheese Sandwich 3-Hamburger on a bun Baked Beans Tuesday 6/4/24 Breakfast 1-Cinnamon Roll 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Meatball Hoagie 2-Garden Salad w/bread 3-Chicken Nuggets w/buttered noodles Seasoned Steamed Carrots Wednesday 6/5/24 Breakfast 1-Assorted Mini Loaf 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Chocolate Chip Waffle Snap Lunch 1-Sloppy Joe Sandwich 2-Ham and Cheese Sandwich 3-Chicken Patty on a bun Baked French Fries Thursday 6/6/24 Breakfast 1-Dutch Waffle 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Chocolate Chip Waffle Snap Lunch 1-Orange Kiss Pork over Rice 2-Chicken Wrap 3-Corn Dog Nuggets Seasoned Steamed Green Beans Friday 6/7/24 Breakfast 1-Benefit Bar 2-Cereal w/crackers Lunch 1-Salisbury Steak w/gravy 2-Turkey and Cheese Sandwich 3-Cheese Pizza Tator Tots Please note that we may substitute choice one with something else if it's all gone before the last line. Have a great Summer!!! 🙂

If you haven't already done so #2 - - - - - Parent and Family Engagement Policies

Title I schools are required to evaluate their Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Policy each year. The PFE Policy outlines how schools and families will work together to support the education of children.

Your input will also help us revise our Parent and Family Engagement Policy for the 2024-2025 school year.

https://forms.office.com/r/NWESPdSnie

If you haven't already done so - - - - - Parent Input Needed! Elementary Schools' Title I School-Parent Compact Feedback 24-25

Title I schools are required to revise the School-Parent Compact each year. The School-Parent Compact outlines how parents, schools, and students will share in the responsibility for improved student academic achievement.

Please take a few minutes to provide your input so we can revise our compact for the 24-25 school year.

Read each statement. Choose YES if you think it should be included in the compact and no if it should be deleted. Add any additional ideas you may have.

THANK YOU for helping us revise our elementary school's compact!

https://forms.office.com/r/gbRdc5maP3

May is Mental Health Awareness month, a good time to consider your students’ digital wellbeing and the role of technology in their mental health. Explore our new article, https://wcsdpa.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/blogs-articles/taming-tech-tantrums Taming tech tantrums to help parents and guardians understand how apps and games are designed to keep kids (and adults) engaged, making the transition away from screen time challenging. Our experts uncover why and when “tech tantrums” in children are most likely to occur and strategies to help children more easily shift to non-screen activities.

Parent and Family Engagement Policies

Title I schools are required to evaluate their Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Policy each year. The PFE Policy outlines how schools and families will work together to support the education of children.

Your input will also help us revise our Parent and Family Engagement Policy for the 2024-2025 school year.

https://forms.office.com/r/NWESPdSnie

Breakfast and Lunch Menu for the Week of 5/28 Tuesday 5/28/24 Breakfast 1-Mini Chocolate Donuts 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Macaroni and Cheese w/garlic bread 2-BBQ Grilled Chicken 3-Corn Dog Nuggets Baked French Fries Wednesday 5/29/24 Breakfast 1-Cinnamon Roll 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Sweet and Sour Pork over Rice 2-Garden Salad w/chicken and bread slice 3-Turkey and Cheese Munchable Seasoned Green Beans Thursday 5/30/24 Breakfast 1-Iced Donut 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Breaded Chicken Patty Sandwich 2-Ham and Cheese Sandwich 3-Popcorn Chicken Bowl w/bread slice Creamy Mashed Potatoes Friday 5/31/24 Breakfast 1-Dutch Waffle 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Pigs in the Blanket 2-Chicken Nachos w/Queso Cheese 3-Cheese Pizza Crispy Tator Tots

Parent Input Needed! Elementary Schools' Title I School-Parent Compact Feedback 24-25

Title I schools are required to revise the School-Parent Compact each year. The School-Parent Compact outlines how parents, schools, and students will share in the responsibility for improved student academic achievement.

Please take a few minutes to provide your input so we can revise our compact for the 24-25 school year.

Read each statement. Choose YES if you think it should be included in the compact and no if it should be deleted. Add any additional ideas you may have.

THANK YOU for helping us revise our elementary school's compact!

https://forms.office.com/r/gbRdc5maP3

https://forms.office.com/r/309bUerwXq?origin=lprLink This year, there is an electronic version of Needs Assessment available to complete. The paper version is coming home this week. You have the option to complete either, but only need to complete ONE. As always, anything that is picked, we cannot guarantee as many of our items are by donation by local agencies/churches that work with the school. Please note **you need to complete a form for each individual student, not combined. Please reach out to Mrs. Everetts at everettsk@wcsdpa.org or 723-9061, ext. 4007 with any questions!

Breakfast and Lunch Menu for the Week of 5/20 Monday 5/20/24 Breakfast 1-Mini Chocolate Donuts 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Crispy Chicken Patty Sandwich 2-Turkey and Cheese Panini 3-Beef and Cheese Loaded Fries w/garlic toast French Fries Tuesday 5/21/24 Breakfast 1-Cinnamon Roll 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers  Lunch 1-BBQ Rib Sandwich 2-Pierogies w/fresh bread 3-Walking Taco w/fresh bread Seasoned Steamed Golden Corn Wednesday 5/22/24 Breakfast 1-Breakfast Sandwich 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Pasta Primavera w/grilled chicken 2-Ham and Cheese Wrap 3-Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Seasoned Steamed Green Beans Thursday 5/23/24 Breakfast 1-Iced Donuts 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Queso Cheesesteak Hoagie 2-Garden Salad w/egg, cheese and fresh bread 3-Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo w/fresh bread Broccoli Salad Friday 5/24/24 Breakfast 1-Dutch Waffle 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Chicken Quesadilla 2-Turkey and Cheese Sandwich 3-Cheese Pizza Tator Tots

The children’s librarians at Erie County Public Library are pleased to announce that Grace Peterson’s The Legend of Sheriff TP is one of three winners of the Librarians’ Choice Awards for the WQLN PBS Kids Writers Contest! The children’s librarians had the honor of being judges for the contest and felt that these stories could not go unrecognized! Each winner will receive a bound copy of their book, a certificate, and prize. The winners will be honored at a reception in their honor at Erie Public Library on June 3.

Breakfast and Lunch Menu for the Week of 5/13 Monday 5/13/24 Breakfast 1-Mini Chocolate Donuts 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Mini Loaf w/crackers Lunch 1-Hamburger on a bun 2-Chicken and Gravy over Biscuit 3-Italian Dunkers Baked French Fries Tuesday 5/14/24 Breakfast 1-Cinnamon Roll 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Mini Loaf w/crackers Lunch 1-Chili over Rice Bowl 2-Turkey and Cheese Wrap 3-Fun on the Run Yogurt String Cheese Lunch Seasoned Steamed Green Beans Wednesday 5/15/24 Breakfast 1-Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Mini Loaf w/crackers Lunch 1-Taco Potato Bowl w/garlic bread 2-Caesar Salad w/grilled chicken and fresh bread 3-Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich Creamy Mashed Potatoes Thursday 5/16/24 Breakfast 1-Iced Donuts 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Mini Loaf w/crackers Lunch 1-Sweet and Sour Dumplings 2-Turkey and Cheese Sandwich 3-Breakfast Waffle Grilled Cheese Seasoned Steamed Golden Corn Friday 5/17/24 Breakfast 1-Dutch Waffle 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Mini Loaf w/crackers Lunch 1-Swedish Meatballs over noodles 2-Breaded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich 3-Pepperoni Pizza Crispy Tator Tots

Attention Parents/Guardians of students in the 21st Century After School Program: You should have received a survey link by email and text message. Please complete this survey at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

Breakfast and Lunch Menu for the Week of 5/6 Monday 5/6/24 Breakfast 1-Mini Chocolate Donuts 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich 2-Ham and Cheese Sandwich 3-Salisbury Steak and Gravy w/buttered noodles Baked French Fries Tuesday 5/7/24 Breakfast 1-Cinnamon Roll 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Penne Rosa w/garlic bread 2-Veggie Wrap 3-Meatball Hoagie Seasoned Steamed Green Beans Wednesday 5/8/24 Breakfast 1-Egg and Cheese Sandwich 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Cheeseburger on a Bun 2-Beef Nachos w/Queso cheese sauce 3-Chicken Nuggets w/buttered noodles Creamy Cucumber Salad Thursday 5/9/24 Breakfast 1-Iced Donuts 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-Fiesta Pork Carnita Burrito 2-Garden Salad w/popcorn chicken and fresh bread 3-Sloppy Joe on a bun Seasoned Steamed Golden Corn Friday 5/10/24 Breakfast 1-Dutch Waffle 2-Cereal w/crackers 3-Yogurt w/crackers Lunch 1-BBQ Rib Sandwich on a Steak Roll 2-Turkey and Cheese Sandwich 3-Cheese Pizza Tator Tots